Heisman finalist Notre Dame's linebacker Manti Te'o poses for photos during a press conference before the Heisman winner announcement Saturday Dec. 8, 2012 at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel in New York, New York. (San Antonio Express-News) less

Heisman finalist Notre Dame's linebacker Manti Te'o poses for photos during a press conference before the Heisman winner announcement Saturday Dec. 8, 2012 at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel in New York, ... more

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Notre Dame defeated Wake Forest 38-0. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) less

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Notre Dame defeated Wake Forest 38-0. (AP ... more

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o waits for the snap during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) less

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o waits for the snap during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow ... more

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o looks on during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o looks on during the second half of Notre Dame's 21-6 win over Boston College in a NCAA college football game in Boston Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o, left, celebrates with teammate Stephon Tuitt, right, and Bennett Jackson (2) after an interception against Oklahoma in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. Notre Dame won 30-13. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Associated Press) less

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o, left, celebrates with teammate Stephon Tuitt, right, and Bennett Jackson (2) after an interception against Oklahoma in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in ... more

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2012, file photo, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o reacts following a tackle against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. With preseason hype pretty much out the window, the Heisman Trophy race starts now and it’s about results. The Associated Press takes a look at six players that will be competing for the coveted award presented annually to college football's most outstanding player. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) less

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2012, file photo, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o reacts following a tackle against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. With preseason ... more